Clinical Pathology
How to Collect and Prepare Samples for the Laboratory
By researching and staying current with test requirements, veterinary nurses are instrumental in communicating preliminary preparation with clients and discussing with the veterinary team ways to reduce erroneous test results.Clinical Pathology
Ear Cytology: Sampling, Processing, and Microscopic Evaluation
A guide on when to perform ear cytology, how to collect ear cytology samples, and some of the common findings veterinary nurses encounter in dogs and cats.
Clinical Pathology
MDR1 Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know
Hidden in the genetic code of many herding-breed dogs is a mutation that increases their susceptibility to drug toxicosis.
Clinical Pathology
Digital Microscopy
Adding digital microscopy to a veterinary practice can greatly enhance recordkeeping and serve as a valuable tool for client education.
Clinical Pathology
The Non-pathologic, Non-collection, and Non-sample Preanalytical Small “Stuff” That Influences Reliable Laboratory Results
Laboratory tests are invaluable medical tools…if the results are reliable.
Clinical Pathology
Preanalytic Variables: Effects on CBC and Serum Chemistry Results
Complete blood counts (CBCs) and serum chemistry testing results can be influenced by several factors.